Dr. Benedict Okey Oramah has been a pivotal figure at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) since assuming the role of President and Chairman of the Board of Directors on September 21, 2015. Prior to his presidency, he served as Executive Vice President overseeing Business Development and Corporate Banking starting from October 2008. In this capacity, …
Okechukwu Ihejirika currently serves as the Head, Caribbean Office of the African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank), the leading pan-African multilateral financial institution dedicated to fostering and financing intra- and extra-African trade. Established in October 1993 by African governments, private investors, and institutional stakeholders, Afreximbank now includes the Caribbean region as its 6th region within the …
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala assumed the role of Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on March 1, 2021. With over 40 years of experience as a global finance expert, economist, and international development professional, she has worked across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and North America. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala is a staunch advocate for trade …
[Lagos, July 16, 2024] – The Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with GLG Communications as one of the official PR firms for the Most Influential 100 Honorees. Celebrating World PR Day on July 16, 2024, this year’s theme, “The Future of Public Relations in a Changing …
Mike Ogbalu III is currently serving as CEO of Pan African Payment Settlement System,(PAPSS) in Afreximbank. He leads efforts to develop a continent-wide payment infrastructure aimed at revolutionizing trade and economic growth across Africa. He is a seasoned Electrical/Electronic Engineer with a distinguished career spanning over 25 years across Technology, Banking, and Payments sectors. His …
Miishe Addy is the Co-Founder and CEO of Jetstream Africa, an e-logistics company based in Tema, Ghana. Jetstream Africa is a prominent player in African e-logistics, specializing in facilitating the movement of capital and goods across borders with a blend of human expertise and proprietary technology. Miishe began her career as a top-ranked strategy analyst …
Michelle Chivunga is a globally recognized expert in emerging technologies, particularly Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Transformation, with a specific focus on their applications in emerging markets and Africa. With over 21 years of experience, Michelle has established herself as a trailblazer in sectors such as Fintech, Digital Assets, and Data-driven technologies. Michelle’s career spans …
Mrs. Kanayo Awani is the Executive Vice President of the Intra-African Trade Bank (IATB) at Afreximbank, renowned for her extensive banking career and leadership in African trade and industrialization. Under Mrs. Awani’s guidance, Afreximbank has grown significantly, with total assets expanding from US$1.4 billion to approximately $30 billion by 2022. Her flagship initiative, the “Intra-Africa …
Kamina Johnson Smith is a distinguished Jamaican attorney-at-law and Senator, notable for being Jamaica’s first female Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. Since 2016, she has concurrently held the roles of Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Leader of Government Business in the Senate. During her tenure, Johnson Smith has significantly expanded …
Dapo Okubadejo currently serves as the Commissioner for Finance in the Ogun State Government and Chief Economic Adviser to the Governor. Previously, he was a Partner and Africa Head of Deal Advisory & Private Equity at KPMG, where he provided strategic counsel to numerous local and international investors across Africa. His expertise encompassed Corporate Finance, …